Driver / Escort - Rhyl, United Kingdom - CareTech Group

CareTech Group

Verified Company

Rhyl, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Cambian Pengwern College at a really exciting time and to play an integral part in the team approach to supporting the positive change and reinvigoration of the College.

The senior leadership team has a clear vision for the growth of the service and is in the process of overseeing a number of ongoing developments.

The College has a proud and successful tradition of supporting young people between the ages of to build valuable life skills and gain qualifications and confidence that will support them on their journey towards future independence.

Purpose of the role:

To provide a friendly, reliable and caring door to door transport service by driving mobility adapted vehicles. Driving secure vehicles to transport vulnerable adults/children with mental health issues and or challenging behaviour. You will be required to escort the service users from their homes or pick up destination to the drop off destination

Personal Qualities:

Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor these to the needs of the individual

Good written communication skills sufficient to contribute to a record keeping system

Ability to maintain professional boundaries, to liaise in a professional manner with other professionals and to work in a positive and respectful way with the service user, families, friends and carers and health care professionals

Ability to demonstrate respect for difference and diversity

A non-judgemental, accepting approach to working with people whose behaviour may challenge the service

Ability to work in a calm, patient and tolerant manner at a pace appropriate to the needs of the individual

Ability to work constructively and co-operatively as part of a team

Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and initiative

Willingness to accept feedback, guidance and to reflect on practice

Ability to support service users with their physical health needs, this may include pushing wheelchairs to which a degree of physical fitness will be required

Attend mandatory training when required

Essential Experience:

Applicants must have at least 4 years driving experience

Full clean UK Driving license

Driving experience of transportation of individuals

Desirable:

Previous experience of working with vulnerable people

This post requires an enhanced record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Driver / Escort, Rhyl, [SYS-8976]